Lillian Hellman

Lillian Hellman

Lillian Florence "Lilly" Hellman (June 20, 1905 – June 30, 1984) was an American author of plays, screenplays, and memoirs and throughout her life, was linked with many left-wing political causes.

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Famous quotes by lillian hellman:

    “I’m good at embroidery. It’s what I always wanted to do.... Yep, instead of whoring, I just wanted to do fancy embroidery.”
    —Lillian Hellman (1905–1984)

    “... some people are democrats by choice, and some by necessity.”
    —Lillian Hellman (1905–1984)

    “It is a mark of many famous people that they cannot part with their brightest hour.”
    —Lillian Hellman (1905–1984)

    “The world is out of shape ... when there are hungry men.”
    —Lillian Hellman (1905–1984)